Livability Score

72
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bosna Cafe
Coffee Shop
Noorani Kabab House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tea House
Coffee Shop
Garden Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bi Da Cafe
Coffee Shop
Hogshead Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coco Lemon
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
AMF Shrader Lanes
Bowling Alley
Forest Lodge Belvidere
Attraction
United Artists West Tower Cinemas 10
Cinema
Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens
Museum
The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen
Theatre Arts
Virginia Randolph Museum
Museum
CWDKids Tree House
Attraction
Courtney Road Service Station
Museum
AMF Sunset Lanes
Bowling Alley
The Estates at Horsepen Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Meadow Farm Museum
Museum
Midtown Design Gallery
Art Gallery
Regal Virginia Center 20
Cinema
Food and Drink (20) A+
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
sweetFrog
Sweets
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Bruster's Ice Cream
Sweets
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Captain D's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Bosna Market & Deli
Deli
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Kabab Bistro
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Victory Lady Fitness
Gym
Curves
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
Tuckahoe Masonic Lodge 347
Community Centre
Parsons Community Center
Community Centre
Hot House Yoga
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Phoenix Fitness & Martial Arts
Gym
Weinstein JCC
Community Centre
Hot Yoga Barre
Gym
American Family Fitness
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
Kemper Athletic & Fitness Center
Gym
Groceries (5) A+
ALDI
Grocery Store
Kroger Marketplace
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Lidl
Grocery Store
La Michoacana Meat Market
Grocery Store
Nineveh Bakery
Bakery
Food Lion
Grocery Store
El Jardin Latino Market
Grocery Store
Dalia's Ice Cream & Bakery
Bakery
El Parasio Latino Market
Grocery Store
Lotte Plaza Market
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Glen Allen Supermarket
Grocery Store
Royal Bazaar
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Pandasserts Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Far East Oriental Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Lebanese Bakery
Bakery
Crawfish To Go
Seafood
Tan A Supermarket
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Parks (4) B
Laurel Dog Area
Park
Laurel Recreation Area
Park
Bethlehem Park
Park
Woodman Park
Park
Glen Allen Softball Complex
Park
Forest Lodge
Park
Walkerton Tavern
Park
Virginia Randolph Recreation Area
Park
Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen
Park
Dunncroft/Castle Point Park
Park
Longdale Recreation Center
Park
Coal Pit Recreation Area
Park
The Commons at The Estates at Horsepen
Park
RF&P Park
Park
General Sheppard Crump Memorial Park
Park
Belmont Park
Park
Brook Road Neighborhood Park
Park
Cheswick Park
Park
Lakeside Recreation Area
Park
Lakeside Landing Park
Park
Echo Lake Park
Park
Glover Park
Park
Westwood Park
Park
Springfield Park
Park
Bryan Park
Park
Shops (28) A+
Wawa
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Pete Rose Landscape Products
Home Improvement
Target
Department Store
Petco
Pets
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Nails 4 U
Beauty
Avenue
Clothing
AT&T
Electronics
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Palm Beach Tan
Beauty
Express Nails
Beauty
Nails 4 U & Spa
Beauty
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Hair Cuttery
Hairdresser
VCA Pets First Animal Hospital
Pets
Lucky Mart
Convenience Store
Buzz's Hair Affair
Hairdresser
Tracs
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Va-Naz Haircare Salon & Spa
Hairdresser
Fierce Barber
Hairdresser
RVA Salon
Hairdresser
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Laurel.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Richmond Staples Mill Road
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.3% F
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cost of living B+

The cost of living in Laurel is 106/100 - which is 3% lower than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime C

Laurel crime rates are 2,497 per 100k, which is 29% higher than Virginia
Property Crime
2,194 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
303 crimes per 100k C+
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employment C+

The median income in Laurel is $57,307 - which is 13% lower than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$57,307 D
Unemployment Rate
2.4% A
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (20)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Fresenus Kidney Care
Clinic
The Little Clinic
Doctor
Henrico Fire Station 20
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Henrico County Health Clinic
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Henrico County Sheriff's Office
Police
Glen Allen Dentistry
Dentist
Patient First
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Parham Surgery Center
Clinic
Doctors' Parham Hospital
Hospital
Henrico County Police
Police
River Run Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Stewart Timothy D DMD
Dentist
Affiliated Dermatologists of Virginia
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Hanger Clinic
Clinic
Buford Road Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Glenside Medical Association
Clinic
Dominion Orthodontics
Dentist
Chiropratic Health and Wellness Center
Hospital
W. Baxter Perkinson, DDS
Dentist
VA Family Dentistry
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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housing A+

Laurel home prices are $209,700 - which is 16% lower than Virginia
Home Price
$209,700 B+
Home Appreciation Rate
18% A+
Home Affordability
3.7x (home price to income ratio) C+
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schools C

The Laurel graduation rate is 84% - which is equal to Virginia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
84% C
Elementary Schools (1) D-
Henrico Juvenile Detention Home - James River
Advanced Career Education Center At Hermitage
Dumbarton Elementary
Maude Trevvett Elementary
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School
Northstar Academy
Brookland Middle
Elizabeth Holladay Elementary
George H. Moody Middle
John G Wood School
Skipwith Elementary
R.C. Longan Elementary
Lakeside Elementary
Evening School Of Excellence
Academy At Virginia Randolph
Virginia Randolph Education Center
Program For Academic And Career Enhancement (Pace)
Charles M. Johnson Elementary
New Start - Basic Alternative Center
Center For Diversified Studies
Hungary Creek Middle
Sarah Dooley Center For Autism School
Crestview Elementary
Greenwood Elementary
Longdale Elementary
High Schools (1) F
Hermitage High
Northstar Academy
John G Wood School
John Randolph Tucker High
Brook Road Academy
Glen Allen High
Sarah Dooley Center For Autism School
The Faison School
The New Community School
Douglas S. Freeman High
St Christopher'S School
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ratings F

Laurel has an overall rating of 43% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes B
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Enjoying Peace And Quiet In Laurel, VA 1.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) LIving in Laurel, VA allows me to work within a reasonable distance of work, own a reasonably priced home and feel safe with my family. Laurel, VA is never going to be compared with the larger suburban cities of Alexandria or Springfield in the northern part of the state. It is a ...Read More much quieter and subdued suburb of Richmmond, VA near the southern border of Virginia

In Laurel, VA getting a home on a 1/2 to a full acre at under $250,000 is not unusual. Your home will compare favorably in size to those larger homes in the northern portions of Virginia, but at less than half the price. Entertainment is very community driven with local parks and play areas for kids and small shopping centers for adults.

Living in southern Virginia, you escape the harsher winter weather other parts of the winter experience. It's not uncommon to have a winter with no accumulating snow, summers are hot and humid though. Read Less
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      B Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Laurel? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Laurel Dog Area
      Laurel Recreation Area
      Bethlehem Park
      Woodman Park
      Glen Allen Softball Complex
      Forest Lodge
      Walkerton Tavern
      Virginia Randolph Recreation Area

      Entertainment

      AMF Shrader Lanes
      Forest Lodge Belvidere
      United Artists West Tower Cinemas 10
      Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens
      The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen
      Virginia Randolph Museum
      CWDKids Tree House
      Courtney Road Service Station

      Food & Drink

      Bojangles'
      Burger King
      Hardee's
      Panera Bread
      Chipotle
      Jersey Mike's Subs
      McDonald's
      Firehouse Subs

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Laurel? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Laurel.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Laurel? The cost of living in Laurel is 106/100 - which is 3% lower than Virginia.
      Laurel
      106

      6% more expensive than average

      Virginia
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Laurel? Laurel crime rates are 2,497, which are 29% higher than Virginia
      Total Crime
      2,497 per 100k people

      7% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 41

      7% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      16%

      Year over year crime is up

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Laurel? The median income in Laurel is $57,307 which is 13% lower than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $57,3074% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,2402% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      48% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Laurel a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Doctors' Parham Hospital
      Affiliated Dermatologists of Virginia

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      The Little Clinic

      A+ Housing

      What are Laurel home prices? Laurel home prices are $209,700 - which is 16% lower than Virginia
      Median home value
      $209,70014% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,19025% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      50%

      22% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Laurel have good schools? The Laurel graduation rate is 84% - which is equal to Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Laurel a good place to live? Laurel has an overall rating of 43% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      43%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      30%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      72%

      3 total surveys

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